(Deming) - After 37 years of devoted service to the residents, patients and staff of Mimbres Memorial Hospital, Cathy Fish, a resident of Deming is set to retire on July 6th, 2018. Cathy moved to Deming from New York in 1972 during her sophomore in High School. She attended Deming High school where she went on to graduate in 1974. After graduation, Cathy went to work for Crown Cleaners and Spring City Knitting where she worked as a runner and a cleaner before joining then Luna County owned Mimbres Memorial Hospital on June 9, 1981 at the age of 24. Cathy began working in the Environmental Services Department and has been a fixture in that department during her 37 years with the hospital. Cathy has remained a steadfast example to her peers, patients, residents and medical providers of the hospital, both in her personal achievements and employment achievements. When asked if there was anyone she would like to recognize that helped her through her 37 years she said, “The residents and patients are who helped me get through my time here because they became my family.” A celebration was held in Cathy’s honor on June 28th, 2018. Many friends, former coworkers, staff and physicians attended the event. Steve Westenhofer, CEO of Mimbres presented Cathy with a City of Deming proclamation designating June 28, 2018 as Cathy Fish Day signed by Mayor Jasso. “It has been a pleasure to work with Cathy. Cathy has been an employee you didn’t have to manage. She came to work, did her work well and honored all she worked with for 37 years. I wish her well in her well-deserved retirement,” said CEO, Steve Westenhofer. When asked what her plans for retirement were Cathy said, “After 37 years of working, my house needs decluttering and organizing! I also want to work in my yard and travel to see friends and family across the country.” Best wishes to Cathy on her next adventure! Mimbres Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home is located at 900 W. Ash Street, Deming New Mexico.

The Deming Garden Club will meet this Monday, July 2nd, at the Deming Senior Center, 800 S. Granite St. This months speaker will be Laynee Kuenstler, Family and Consumer Science Agent. She is going to give a presentation on "Preserving Your Harvest." If you have any questions please call Julie at 575-543-5432. Please join us, all are welcome.

Deming Animal Guardians will be hosting their first bingo night on Friday, July 6th. Join them for“Beagle Bingo“ at the Deming County Fairgrounds, 4300 Raymond Read Blvd. building #2 . Doors will open at 4:30,ticket sales will begin at 5 PM, and the games will be at 6 PM. There will be a 50-50 winner at the end of the second session. Giveaways and raffle drawings throughout the event as well as dinner sales will be available. Proceeds benefit the Deming Animal Guardians spay and neuter efforts in a Luna County. Please join in the fun with dog themed bingo cards and more. You must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call the event planner Kendra at ‭(575) 574-2084‬ or go to the DAG Facebook Events page.

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